Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 61,723
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Egyptian goose is an African member of the Anatidae family including ducks, geese, and swans. Because of their popularity chiefly as an ornamental bird, the species has also been introduced to Europe, the United States and elsewhere outside their natural range. Egyptian geese were regularly represented in ancient Egyptian art.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Egyptian goose”.